Do you enjoy driving? Driving can be an opportunity to enter the job market or even college or university. Drivers in South Africa are high in demand! But, what are the different types of drivers licences in South Africa?
To become a driver, you need to have all the driver’s licence codes explained. Once you know what they mean, you can choose the right path that suits you.
In South Africa, different driving licences are issued with various codes that indicate the types of vehicles that may be driven with that specific licence.
All South African driving licence codes are grouped into 4 major categories:
For example, if you want to drive a motorcycle, you need a Code A driver’s licence; a standard light motor vehicle requires you to have a Code B driver’s licence and to operate heavy vehicles, you will need a Code C driver’s licence.
There are other special driver’s licences for transporting goods and passengers that fall under the category Code D.
To transport fare-paying passengers or tourists for a fee, you must have a professional driving permit (PrDP) .
This ultimate guide unpacks the different types of drivers licences available in South Africa and which vehicles these different driving licences allow you to drive or operate